DiscoverShining Through: Inspiring Voices of AutismEp 6: You Are Not Broken. You Just Have Different Gears: How One Family Learned, Adapted, and Thrived
Ep 6: You Are Not Broken. You Just Have Different Gears: How One Family Learned, Adapted, and Thrived

Ep 6: You Are Not Broken. You Just Have Different Gears: How One Family Learned, Adapted, and Thrived

Update: 2025-05-21
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In this deeply personal episode of Shining Through: Inspiring Voices of Autism, host Jennifer Dantzler sits down with Emily, a 21-year-old young adult on the autism spectrum, and her father Greg, to share their family’s remarkable journey. From early diagnosis and challenges with fitting in, to Emily’s triumphs in theater, education, and personal growth, this episode offers a raw and inspiring look at what it truly means to support and believe in a neurodiverse child.


You’ll hear Emily reflect on the moment she discovered her autism diagnosis, how she found confidence in her differences, and her passion for acting and inspiring others. Greg opens up about the early fears, the importance of parenting through partnership, and the powerful moment he realized how much he was learning from his daughter.

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Ep 6: You Are Not Broken. You Just Have Different Gears: How One Family Learned, Adapted, and Thrived

Ep 6: You Are Not Broken. You Just Have Different Gears: How One Family Learned, Adapted, and Thrived

Jennifer Dantzler